When it comes to your appearance, the tiniest thing can make a world of difference in your self-perception. For me, it's the line between my brows (one half of my 11's, as they're called) and my smaller-than-I'd-like lips, but for others, it may be the bump on their nose, the crow's-feet around their eyes or the loose skin around their jawline. We all have something.

And when it reaches the point that you can't stand to see that "thing" when you look in the mirror every morning, your best fix is probably an in-office treatment. Of course some concerns will require surgical intervention, but facial plastic surgeons are also equipped with a myriad of noninvasive treatments as well. Each year, The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) releases its annual survey, which breaks down the data on these top procedures and compares year-over-year results so we can see what's trending. Here are a few of the highlights from this year's report.
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The benefits of injectables and fillers have been making headlines for more than a decade, but the makers of these anti-aging
products have more recently evolved them into targeted solutions for specific needs. Rather than a one-filler-fits-all-lines mentality, dermal filler brands like Juvéderm now offer solutions developed to match various areas of the face so that precisely the right consistency can be used to fill lines, add volume, plump
lips, and more. As always, dermal fillers offer an immediate solution to the signs of aging and a perfect pick-me-up during
the holiday season. ..

If you think the time change, fall season, and cooler weather mean you can delete sunscreen from your morning skincare routine, think again! No matter what the day looks like outside, if the sun is above the horizon, its rays can penetrate your skin.

Did you know that wearing a product with a physical sunblock like zinc is the best anti-aging practice you can engage in? Because the sun emits UVA and UVB rays, you need to look for a product that is also “broad spectrum,” which means it will protect against both types of rays. You might notice the immediate signs of exposure to UVB rays – think B for burn – but the UVA rays have even more damaging long-term effects – think A for aging. You can meet both of these criteria with EltaMD sunscreens, our favorite. These products are formulated with transparent zinc oxide and are non-comedogenic, sensitivity-free, fragrance-free and paraben-free. All of the EltaMD sunscreens are recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as effective broad-spectrum sunscreens. What we love about them most is that they are non-greasy, not sticky, and amazingly transparent.
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Radiance Medspa is thrilled to have earned Diamond Crystal Level Status from Zeltiq for the number of successful, fat-reducing CoolSculpting treatments performed. This status is the highest given by Zeltiq, the maker of CoolSculpting technology, and recognizes practices that have provided a minimum
of 800 procedures during three months. Few practices in the country reach this level, and Radiance Medspa is the only Diamond Crystal Level practice
in the Tampa Bay area.

A non-surgical method of body contouring, CoolSculpting reduces fat by delivering controlled cooling.
With this breakthrough technology, targeted fat cells crystalize, but surrounding tissues are not affected. The body then naturally eliminates these
fat cells, and during the next 12 weeks, treated areas become visually smaller. CoolSculpting provides permanent results because the body cannot create
new fat cells. Even better, CoolSculpting is non-invasive and quick. A treatment takes just
about an hour, and with Dual CoolSculpting, we can treat two areas at the same time – that means just an hour to reduce fat on both thighs, hips, or
love handles up to 25 percent! CoolSculpting is also a good option for areas like abdomen, buttocks, and upper arms. And thanks to the CoolMini applicator,
we can freeze away a double chin, too. ..

We wouldn’t fault you for those long summer days at the beach, and we won’t even discuss the time you forgot to reapply sunblock. But as the summer
days wind down, it’s time to reverse the consequence of your fun in the sun, and the most effective way to do so is with a series of skin resurfacing
laser treatments. ..

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close, and it’s time for the kiddos to head back to school. As the lazy days at the beach are traded
in for packing lunches and getting to the bus stop on schedule, it means you should be able to steal a bit of “me time” while the little ones are off
learning math and writing. Take your own lesson in science, and find out what advanced aesthetic medical treatments can do to improve anything from
wrinkles and sun damage to unwanted fat that crept up while you were enjoying those
summer barbecues.

Smoothing Lines & Wrinkles Keep your post-vacation look going with wrinkle releasing treatments and those that add fullness back to your face. With the world’s most popular
cosmetic treatment, BOTOX, you can relax lines and wrinkles around and between the eyes, as well as on the
forehead. A targeted range of Juvéderm hyaluronic acid fillers can soothe a tired look, plump your lips,
or fill lines around your mouth. And by combining a Micro-Needling and PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment series,
you can minimize everything from lines to pores while achieving a glowing skin surface. ..

To combat the many signs of aging like dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and lack of firmness, as well as those skin woes that might be a holdover from youth, such as acne scarring and other blemishes, combining two non-surgical treatments provides astonishing long-lasting benefits. This effective treatment pair is Micro-Needling and PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy, and together they can offer you reduction in fine lines and wrinkles paired with a youthful glow and minimized pores that even a facelift cannot match.
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While cosmetic enhancements, such as fillers and Botox, are still (unfortunately) considered taboo in today's society, surprisingly, the number of people getting work done is going up and up. In fact, in 2015, Americans were injected more than 6.6 million times, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which is a whopping 40 percent increase from five years ago. And now, those 6 million and counting have one more option to consider when booking their next appointment, as the FDA just approved a brand-new filler: Juvéderm Vollure XC.
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With another Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to find a gift that will show Dad just how much you appreciate him. He has done a lot for you over the years, and thanks to all of those sunbaked vacations and fishing trips, the worry you caused with your late nights and missed curfews, not to mention the time Dad spent perfecting his grilling skills, your father figure might benefit from some R&R – rejuvenation and rehabilitation. But this Father’s Day, you can give him back his glory days with a medspa treatment just right for specific male aging issues like hair loss, sun damage, wrinkles, a potbelly and jowls.
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In today's not-so-shocking
news: People are officially interested in injectable, non-invasive treatments. (It's about damn time, folks.) We've recently reported that, according
to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), an estimated 7 million injection procedures, including Botox,
were performed in the last year alone. And that number just continues to rise. According to the experts, they've seen an influx of younger patients
opting for preventative treatments sooner rather than later. But how soon is too soon? For the full picture, we reached out to dermatologists across
the country to nail down the exact age, if interested, to begin Botox. The takeaway? Whenever you damn well please. Yes — really. ..